Best Orthopedic Surgeon: Dr. Jerry Followwill

Dr. Jerry Followwill was voted by the Victoria Advocate's readers the best orthopedic surgeon.

Followwill came to Victoria in 1994.

Before, he practiced at the San Antonio University Hospital and did a fellowship in sports medicine in Australia.

Now, he works at the Victoria Orthopedic Center, where he reconstructs shoulders, ACLs and knees, among other things.

"God has blessed me, and he certainly deserves all the credit. I think my job is very gratifying," Followwill said. "I think we have a really good medical staff in Victoria. I'm not sure everybody realizes that, and I'm proud to be a part of that."